The Great Game(1930)

Set in Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge football ground and featuring appearances from many real-life players from the day, this is the first film to feature football as its central theme and is recognisably modern and authentic. It deals with the day to day dramas, conflicts and love interests of players and managers in the run-up to the Cup Final.

Genre: Comedy

Director: Jack Raymond

Actors: Randle Ayrton, Neil Kenyon, Kenneth Kove, A.G. Poulton, John Batten, Jack Cock, Billy Blyth, Lew Lake, Wally Patch, Renee Clama

Release date: 1930-08-27

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Length: 1h 16m

Ratings:

• 6.7/10